NYS Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance

09/14/2026

Mohawk Valley Gives is here!
Support a healthier New York here: https://www.givemv.org/organizations/nys-association-for-health-physical-education-recreation-and-dance-fo

09/14/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Dr. L. Zeelika Pieters-Klatsky, recipient of the 2026 Joy of Effort Award!

The Joy of Effort Award recognizes individuals whose words, actions, and dedication demonstrate that advancing quality health, physical education, recreation, and dance programs is truly a labor of love.

Please join us in celebrating Dr. Pieters-Klatsky and congratulating her on this well-deserved honor! 💙💛👏

09/11/2026

With health. moves. minds.®, schools receive at least 50% of every dollar raised in cash to support what matters most to their students and school community, with coaching and ready-to-use resources to help along the way.

Interested? Join our Learning Series Program, Wednesday September 16th at 7pm to learn more, click the link to register!
secure.nysahperd.org/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2

Can't make it? Complete the no-commitment Interest Form and someone will reach out to you: shapeamerica.fillout.com/t/5YpnEeqhhQus

09/09/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Novem Group, recipient of the Bernard E. Hughes Award!

This award recognizes individuals and organizations outside of the health, physical education, recreation and dance professions who have made outstanding contributions to NYS AHPERD and our allied disciplines.

We are grateful for Novem Group’s support and dedication to our Association. Please join us in congratulating them on this well-deserved honor! 💙💛👏

09/04/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our 2026 Jay B. Nash Outstanding Major Award recipients, Karissa Champion of SUNY Brockport and Emma Hoesten of Adelphi University!

The Jay B. Nash Outstanding Major Award recognizes two undergraduate students for outstanding performance in preparing for careers in health education, physical education, exercise science, recreation, or dance education.

We are proud to recognize Karissa and Emma as two of NYS AHPERD’s outstanding future professionals! 💙💛 Please join us in congratulating them on this well-deserved honor! 👏

09/03/2026

Shout out to Beth!

✨ Spark new ideas in your elementary classes at (Dec. 2-4)! Hear from Beth Bolger (NY), 2021 SHAPE America Eastern District Elementary Teacher of the Year! 🌟

IGNITE YOUR PASSION!

09/03/2026

09/01/2026

The 3rd Annual NYC Zone Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance Back to School Conference is Approaching Fast!
Be sure to Pre-Register by September 11th to receive a conference gift and boxed lunch!
https://secure.nysahperd.org/nx/portal/event-detail?event=986